Bhopal's 90-degree bridge: 7 engineers suspended, two companies blacklisted

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According to PWD additional chief secretary Neeraj Mandloi, the state government also blacklisted architect firm M/s Puneet Chaddha and design consultant M/s Dynamic Consultant.

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Bhopal's 90-degree bridge: 7 engineers suspended, two companies blacklisted​

The construction agency and design consultant have been blacklisted in this matter. A committee has been formed to make necessary improvements to the bridge, the Chief Minister said.​

By CNBCTV18.com June 30, 2025, 12:41:50 PM IST (Updated)

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The newly constructed railway overbridge (RoB) near Aishbagh Stadium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has become a subject of criticism and ridicule for its 90-degree sharp turn. And now, the Madhya Pradesh government has suspended seven engineers, including two chief engineers, over the ‘faulty design’ of the railway overbridge.

The construction agency and design consultant have been blacklisted in this matter. According to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, a committee has been formed to make necessary improvements to the bridge.


Bhopal's 90-Degree Bridge: Engineering Marvel Or Safety Hazard? | India Today


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A newly constructed railway overbridge in Aishbag, Bhopal, has sparked controversy due to its sharp 90-degree turn. Built at a cost of Rs 18 crores, the bridge aims to connect old and new Bhopal, benefiting 3 lakh people daily. However, residents and commuters are questioning the safety of the abrupt bend, especially for motorists. The Public Works Department defends the design, citing land constraints and the presence of a metro station nearby.

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Aishbagh rail-over bridge with 90-degree turn in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


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[Silver Surfer]

Who approved that design?

 

[Mystic]

Crazy design

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

Anyone who works in construction will tell you most of the time engineers are dumb as fukk. Lol

 

[CopiousX]

I think it can be salvaged. They just need to put a stop sign or signal in the center

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

I think it can be salvaged. They just need to put a stop sign or signal in the center

Article says it's a railway bridge. Like I said engineers are usually morons.

 

[CopiousX]

Article says it's a railway bridge. Like I said engineers are usually morons.

Oh my bad You're right. That's even worse


I thought it was a bridge for cars that went over a railway

 

[feelosofer]

Wouldn't have made more sense to make the bridge more of a curve. Now granted my experience in engineering is limited to building toothpick bridges in Gifted and Talented contests in the 5th grade. Perhaps some better versed in engineering could elucidate me.

Edit: wait that bridge is for TRAINS?

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

Imagine thinking you the next super power country but this is the shyt that makes it off the planning board in your country because of corruption. Unqualified people with stolen credentials. You can only cheat so far.

Between this and the backstory of that Air India crash people need to be very wary of these people. They scam with no limits. At least if this was in Africa the budgets would have been stolen and you wouldn't see this insult of a structure that is just waiting to kill. Rather have nothing built than a death trap. 7 engineers didn't see this issue. Be very wary of India.

 

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[ News] In Bhopal, a ₹18 cr railway bridge with 90-degree turn sparks safety row

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The govt. has defended the Bhopal bridge with 90-degree turn stumps people, officials defend design;

Officials involved in the project, however, have defended the design, citing logistical constraints. Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department (Bridge Department), VD Verma, explained to the news agency PTI, “Due to the metro station, there is limited availability of land at the point. Due to the lack of land, there was no other option. The purpose of the RoB is to connect the two colonies."

He also noted that only small vehicles will be permitted to use the overbridge, and that operations will follow safety protocols and vehicle speed regulations as per the Indian Road Congress. “It will be operated with full safety,” he added.

PWD Minister Rakesh Singh, when asked about the issue, remarked, “After a bridge is built, experts suddenly appear and say such things. A lot of technical aspects are taken into consideration while building any bridge. If this is an allegation, it will be investigated.”

 

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Commented on Thu Jun 12 05:14:17 2025 UTC

these are the people increasing the difficulty level for Indians and says "India not for beginners".

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

Anyone who works in construction will tell you most of the time engineers are dumb as fukk. Lol

They can be book smart and maybe not street smart but a qualified engineer that went to legit school is going to need to be above average intelligence wise. Let's not embellish so much. I work with engineers all the time. My criticism of some of them has more to do with how they usually do a lot of planning away from the field on paper without consulting other parties or getting practical knowledge before the designs. They tend to overlook what others have to contribute. You don't have to an engineer to be know what's wrong with that bridge

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

My mistake I watched the video it's an overbridge for vehicle traffic, still a stupid design though a 90 degree turn means you have to come to a complete stop and that bridge is nowhere near wide enough on top of the fact coming to a complete stop will create more traffic. Engineers are dumb as fukk. Lol